[OMS_MANAGERS] Oregon Main Street is now accepting applications for Performing Main Streeet and Transforming Downtown levels

[Elisa Joy Payne]

I had this on my list to talk to you about on Friday.  Coincidence?!
Unlikely!

*Elisa Joy 'EJ' Payne* *| *Executive Director
*| Hillsboro Downtown Partnership *| *Cultivating a vibrant community.*
*|* *o.* 503-640-6145* | **m.* 503-341-8639
*|* *e. *ej at downtownhillsboro.org *|* *w.* downtownhillsboro.org


On Wed, Jan 2, 2019 at 10:00 AM STUART Sheri * OPRD <Sheri.Stuart at oregon.gov>
wrote:

> Oregon Main Street (OMS) is accepting applications from organizations
> interested in receiving downtown revitalization assistance at its
> Performing Main Street® and Transforming Downtown designation levels.
> Performing Main Street and Transforming Downtown applications are available
> by email at sheri.stuart at oregon.gov or by calling 503.986.0679. Completed
> applications must be received by March 1, 2019.
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> Applications for these two levels are only open once per year.
> Organizations at these levels receive access to the highest level of
> services and support available through the OMS Network. Successful
> applicants receive assistance to help revitalize the economy, appearance,
> and image of their traditional business district. Services vary from
> community to community, but generally include work plan and committee
> development along with specialized training and networking opportunities.
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> Visit www.oregonheritage.gov and click on the main street page for more
> information on the Tier System, including eligibility and designation
> criteria for all four levels of assistance. The network also includes
> Exploring Downtown and Associate levels of participation.
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> Oregon Main Street is modeled on the National Main Street Center’s Main
> Street Approach®, which has been used in more than 2,000 cities nationwide.
> It emphasizes four critical areas of downtown revitalization: organization
> helps everyone work toward the same goals and maximizes involvement of
> public and private leaders within the community; promotion brings people
> back downtown by helping to attract visitors, shoppers, and investors;
> design enhances a district’s appearance and pedestrian amenities while
> preserving its historic features; and economic vitality stimulates business
> development and helps strengthen the district’s economic base.
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> Performing Main Street level communities include Albany, Alberta district
> (Portland), Astoria, Corvallis, Estacada, La Grande, McMinnville, Oregon
> City, Roseburg, and The Dalles. Current Transforming Downtown level
> communities include Bandon, Beaverton, Carlton, Coos Bay, Cottage Grove,
> Dallas, Dayton, Hillsboro, Klamath Falls, Lebanon, Milton-Freewater,
> Newberg, Pendleton, Port Orford, and Tillamook.
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> Oregon Main Street is part of Heritage Programs in Oregon Parks and
> Recreation Department.
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